Balotelli rubs salt into Man Utd's wounds

Mario Balotelli rubbed salt into the wounds of Manchester United by predicting that Manchester City can become "the best" following their 6-1 rout at Old Trafford.

City barnstorming victory has moved them five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

The controversial Italian striker sparked City's dominant performance by scoring two goals to hog the headlines barely 24 hours after fireworks were let off in his house.  

The 22-year-old hitman responded by revealing a t-shirt which read 'Why always me?' after his opening goal and then joined a campaign to promote firework safety.

"The feeling was great. To win a derby away at Old Trafford is one thing, but to win it 6-1, none of us knew what to say. We were really happy," he told the club's official website.

"It was brilliant. It was a great atmosphere; it was a derby, so that's what you expect. My first goal was a good goal. I'm a striker and sometimes you don't think about what you will do.

"Those types of goal, sometimes they go inside and sometimes they don't. It was on target and it was a good goal, so I was happy.

"I think this win and this performance showed everyone that we can be the best. I think yesterday (Sunday) was one of the best we have ever played together for sure."

Balotelli was booked by referee Mark Clattenburg for his goal celebration on Sunday and the striker insists he will not be repeating the offence.

He said in The Sun: "Will I do it again? No, because otherwise I'll get booked every week, so it was a one-off for United!"

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